CATEGORY – House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1. Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2. Sapling Height – 4 to 7 inches
3. Watering – Keep the central cup filled with water; mist occasionally
4. Sunlight – Bright, indirect sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate
2. Full Plant Height – 12 to 18 inches
3. Leaves Color – Glossy green with possible reddish tint
4. Flowers – Red/yellow bracts with small bluish to purple flowers
5. Fruits – Rare in indoor conditions
6. Type – Indoor ornamental foliage and flowering plant
7. Feed – Diluted liquid fertilizer monthly in growing season
8. Watering – Water into the cup; avoid waterlogging the soil
9. Soil – Well-draining, porous potting mix (bromeliad or orchid mix)
10. Sunlight – Prefers filtered sunlight or partial shade
11. Suitable Temperature – 15°C to 29°C (60°F to 85°F); avoid frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-draining pot and fill with bromeliad-friendly soil mix.
2.Plant the sapling (with net pot) centrally without burying the cup.
3.Fill the rosette’s center cup with clean water.
4.Place in a location with bright, indirect light.
5.Maintain high humidity and water only when the soil feels dry.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1. Botanical name : Aechmea nudicaulis
2. Common names : Naked-Stemmed Aechmea, Tank Bromeliad
3. Hindi : नैकेड स्टेम ब्रोमेलियाड
4. Tamil : ஞேகட் ஸ்டெம் ப்ரோமெலியாட்
5. Telugu : నేకడ్ స్టెమ్ బ్రోమెలియాడ్
6. Kannada : ನೆಕಡ್ ಸ್ಟೆಮ್ ಬ್ರೊಮಿಲಿಯಾಡ್
7. Marathi : नेकेड स्टेम ब्रॉमिलियाड
8. Malayalam : നെക്കഡ് സ്റ്റം ബ്രോമിലിയാഡ്